Opening of the Practice Period

led by Marcia Lieberman & Karen DeCotis

Doors open at 6:45. A silent sitting begins at 7:00pm, followed by chanting and Dharma discussion. More information about the practice period can be found here.

All are welcome. Please arrive a little early for instruction if you would like it.

Visiting teacher, Marcia Lieberman, leads us in this month-long practice period. Marcia is a long-term Buddhist practitioner who has been at San Francisco Zen Center since 1989. She has been a resident at all three SFZC practice centers. During this time she received training in the temple arts regarding service and practice. She is a devoted student of way of tea. As head gardener at City Center, she enjoyed gathering and arranging owers for the altars.

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A Walk with Sam

Friday August 18
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
An opportunity to learn more about different religions in the area, possibly dispelling stereotypes and opening our hearts and minds. The Dharma Center will share what it is about the Buddha’s teachings that is considered so valuable, timeless and noble.

Open Morning Sit

Closed For Labor Day

September 4th

The Dharma Center will not be open on Sept. 4th in honor of the Labor Day holiday. Please note that this means there will be no noon sit on that day. The Thich Nhat Hahn Group and Zen Group will not be meeting that day either.

Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Why Meditate?

September 67pm-9pm
with Suzanne Colón and Alice RobisonThis class will present the basic benefits of meditation, why it’s worth your time and what you might expect to get out of the practice.